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Team Members

Rich Middleton

Arboriculture Associate

rich.middleton@tylergrange.co.uk

Rich Middleton

Sophie Kirk

Ecology Resource Coordinator

sophie.kirk@tylergrange.co.uk

Sophie Kirk

Kim Gallaher

Ecology Associate

kim.gallaher@tylergrange.co.uk

Kim Gallaher

Jack Churchyard

Landscape Coordinator

jack.churchyard@tylergrange.co.uk

Jack Churchyard

Georgia Stant

Ecology Assistant

georgia.stant@tylergrange.co.uk

Georgia Stant

Emma Baker

Landscape Associate

emma.baker@tylergrange.co.uk

Emma Baker

Charlotte Steward

Assistant Ecologist

charlotte.steward

Charlotte Steward

Emily Wood

Regional Ecology Coordinator

emily.wood@tylergrange.co.uk

Emily Wood

Louis Bowyer

Strategic Ecology Manager

louis.bowyer@tylergrange.co.uk

Louis Bowyer

When did you start TG?

23/3/2023

Where did you join TG from?

Thomson Environmental Consultants

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

The main initial purpose of my role is to help introduce and implement a centralised resourcing model and the build a central resourcing team to help deliver upon this. My key specialism is the ability to bring the best out of everyone, we fee enable the fee earners.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

TG values are aligned to my own, being part of The Tribe is important – our true potential can only be achieved through our collective collaboration

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I have the best nails in the industry!

Georgia Willmott

Assistant Ecologist

georgia.willmott@tylergrange.co.uk

Georgia Willmott

Lucy Billingham

Assistant Ecologist

Lucy.billingham@tylergrange.co.uk

Lucy Billingham

When did you start TG?

11/4/2023

Where did you join TG from?

Ecology Solutions.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

As an assistant ecologist I carry out a range of duties, such as conducting protected species surveys, writing reports, BNG calculations, writing fee quotes, support other ecologists with their projects and managing my own projects.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I am a keen environmentalist and try to incorporate that in my lifestyle inside and outside of work. A few ways I try to do my bit is by being a vegetarian and buying second hand or sustainable fashion.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Outside of work I like to explore the outdoors through walks, mountain biking and outdoor swimming. I also enjoy meeting like minded people at events with my local bat groups and dormouse groups.

Laura Jones

Assistant Ecologist

laura.jones@tylergrange.co.uk

Laura Jones

Owain Keeley

Landscape Associate

owain.keeley@tylergrange.co.uk

Owain Keeley

When did you start TG?

26/9/2022

Where did you join TG from?

The Environmental Dimension Partnership (EDP)

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

As an Associate Landscape Consultant I provide advice on Landscape and Visual matters, be that taking clients and projects through the EIA process of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) or early stage strategic advice on projects. Whilst Tyler Grange has only been based in Wales since January 2024, I have been working within the Welsh planning system for a good number of years and bring my expertise back to the area. As a qualified Building with Nature Assessor, I can also provide valuable Green Infrastructure insights to your project and help you guide your proposals to deliver a place to live that’s great for people and wildlife.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I’m passionate about strategic landscape design and masterplanning, advising and shaping development from the early stages of a project, ensuring that these Green Infrastructure principles are continued through to submission! I am also a qualified Building with Nature Assessor of which these values closely align with the UK’s only GI Benchmark.

Outside of Tyler Grange I volunteer for the RNLI as a Water Safety Advisor, providing talks and running campaigns within my local area of Cardiff and Penarth to raise awareness amongst a multitude of water users.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

The great outdoors is my passion and keeps me physically and mentally fit so you’ll typically find me either surfing, paddleboarding, hiking or travelling.

Rachel Chatting

Regional Ecology Director

rachel.chatting@tylergrange.co.uk

Rachel Chatting

When did you start TG?

1/8/2022

Where did you join TG from?

GHD Global Ltd, Qatar

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Operations Lead for the SW Team. Team Lead for Bristol and support Exeter. Project Management of small, medium and large Ecology Projects, Client Management and Business Development. General support to the SW team in particular and Project Director Role for the Business.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

My key values would be Caring and Honesty. I am driven by providing clients successful project delivery and winning work for the business including increasing billing targets. I also am driven by supporting other members of the team and providing them the guidance and stability they need.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I would love more time outside work to pursue interests but having two young children I definitely struggle to find time to pursue my own interests outside work. I do run in my free time when I can and have recently joined a book club to encourage myself to read more. I love Indie Rock Acoustic Music and loving Sonos Radio Unplugged channel at the moment. Films I like anything tbh and is always changing. I just watched the new Top Gun and loved it.

George Siskos

Ecology Associate

george.siskos@tylergrange.co.uk

George Siskos

When did you start TG?

21/11/2021

Where did you join TG from?

Wood Plc

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

As an Associate Consultant Ecologist I conduct ecological assessments, and deliver recommendations to clients in a clear and concise manner. With extensive knowledge and experience of species and habitat conservation, as well as environmental legislation I help our clients navigate complex ecological challenges and solutions which offer a positive outcome for biodiversity.

What Drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of  TG?

I’m driven by a deep passion for the natural world and a desire to protect and preserve our planet’s rich biodiversity for future generations to enjoy. My values centre around sustainability, scientific rigor, and a commitment to ethical and responsible business practices as well as increasing the number of people interested in biodiversity in the big city (having grown up in central London myself). Outside of my work at TG, I’m in ELBA Leaders in Partnership initiative as well helping out on the committee of my local allotment!

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

When I’m not chasing birds and bats, you’ll catch me speeding around on my bike, making a splash in the pool, or pounding the pavement on a run. Ironman? No sweat! I’ve got the endurance of a marathon runner and the green thumb of a garden guru, thanks to my thriving no-dig allotment. And if that’s not enough to keep me on my toes, my latest addition to my tribe – a newborn baby – has kicked things up a notch!

Olivia Mckechnie

Ecological Consultant

olivia.mckechnie@tylergrange.co.uk

Olivia Mckechnie

When did you start TG?

8/8/2022

Where did you join TG from?

E3P

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

I project manage a variety of sites at all stages of the planning process, from Local Plan promotions to planning applications and on-site mitigation. I am also particularly interested in Biodiversity Net Gain and form part of the BNG forum, helping to deliver TG’s BNG product to landowners in the north-west.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

To ensure there is a place for nature in the future.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Fan of country music and an enthusiastic skier.

Laura Hembrow

Ecology Associate

laura.hembrow@tylergrange.co.uk

Laura Hembrow

When did you join TG?

28/6/2022

Where did you join TG from?

Ministry of Defence

What is the main purpose of your role?

Providing ecological recommendations and advice, ecology surveys, protected species licenses (bats, dormice, great crested newts), biodiversity net gain, tree climbing for bats, project management and sales/business development.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

A want to make the environment and the world a better place. I value enjoyment, wellbeing and equality. I voluntarily monitor bats (in caves and boxes) and dormice.

What are your interests? Hobbies?

I love wild swimming and yoga. I enjoy walking my dog with my husband. Having adventures and exploring in our campervan. Love reading and am getting into creative writing.

Ben Vause

Arboricultural Consultant

ben.vause@tylergrange.co.uk

Ben Vause

When did you start TG?

27/6/2022

Where did you join TG from?

Christians Environmental Ltd.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

The main purpose of my role is assessing impacts to trees and green infrastructure assets on upcoming and existing development sites; whether residential, commercial, retail, or in the renewables sector. My role involves surveying trees and gauging above and below-ground impacts, deriving mitigative solutions with the ultimate aim of retaining and enhancing the existing trees present at a site.

Key skills utilised frequently in the role are BS5837 knowledge and surveys, tree risk assessment and advice, data processing, tree species identification, and effective communication with clients.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I’m driven by a desire to make small but meaningful differences, helping manage, enhance, protect and preserve trees and woodlands for future generations. I believe we all have a part to play in working towards a more sustainable way of life and through dedicating my profession to Arboriculture, I intend to contribute somewhat to this goal.

Outside of work I volunteer for a volunteer group called ‘Friends of Barley Cop Woods’ in Lancaster which focus practical efforts on maintaining the small woodland for public safety, usage, and environmental management. Recent seasonal operations have involved removing dead ash trees that presented a risk to public safety, hazel coppicing and understory vegetation management, as well as new hedge laying and planting.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I like playing the Piano and Ping Pong, but also enjoy mountain biking, hiking in the lakes, and definitely love food (I dont get called Burger Ben for nothing!) I also enjoy enjoy gardening and playing fetch with our Cockapoo called Padstow- He likes Cornish Pasties as much as me too! I’m a Type 1 Diabetic but it definitely doesn’t stop me enjoying all of those things!

Charlotte Smith

Assistant Ecologist

charlotte.smith@tylergrange.co.uk

Charlotte Smith

When did you start TG?

21/03/2022

Where did you join TG from?

A four month temporary admin position at a medical charity after a Seasonal Ecologist position in 2021.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Carrying out phase I and protected species surveys, undertaking ecological impact assessments and advising clients on ecological legislation and compliance, project management, team & survey kit organisation. Additionally: QGIS mapping, BNG metric calculations, bat sound analysis, fee quote prep… among others.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Nature, walking, reading, travel, photography, art, salsa/bachata, playing music… among others.

Vanessa Farnell

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead (CertIOSH)

vanessa.farnell@tylergrange.co.uk

Vanessa Farnell

When did you join TG?

5/9/2022

Where did you join TG from?

Birmingham City Council, H&S Team and prior to that Waste Management.

What is the main purpose of your role?

As the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead I support Tyler Grange to ensure that employees, working in both office and outdoor environments are compliant to Health & Safety Regulations in order to protect their Health, Safety & Wellbeing whilst at work.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I thrive on working hard and achieving results that make life and work enjoyable and safer for everyone.  My values align with TG especially regarding Honesty & Caring, as I am passionate about people and making sure they are thriving or have someone to turn to if they need some support, I do this through my commitment to being a Mental Health First Aider.  I also teach British Sign Language and support people outside of Tyler Grange to learn how to communicate with the Deaf community, teaching NHS workers and a local business where one of the employees is losing their hearing so supporting that whole team to be Deaf aware and communicate with each other.

What are your interests? Hobbies?

I love spending time with my friends and family, this can range from house meet ups, walking in nature, short get aways, going for a meal or seeing live music.  I love live music, I am in my happiest place when at a gig or festival seeing a band with my nearest and dearest.  I also love going to the cinema and the theatre and in my own space I love to listen to music, watch a good film or series and read – anything but a horror I am good with!

Elliot Grundy

Assistant Ecologist

elliot.grundy@tylergrange.co.uk

Elliot Grundy

When did you start TG?

16/03/2022

Where did you join TG from?

University, I studied Marine Vertebrate Zoology and I did a Masters in Marine Environmental Protection!

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Assist with report writing and surveys.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Environmental Protection, Ocean Conservation.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Snowboarding, Scuba Diving, Spearfishing.

Wilson Scott

Senior Arboriculture Consultant

wilson.scott@tylergrange.co.uk

Wilson Scott

When did you start TG?

1/4/2021

Where did you join TG from?

Urban Green

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Undertake BS5837 surveys, complete AIA’s and AMS’s, as well as provide advice and recommendations in relation to a multitude of arboricultural issues. Specializing in TPOs.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

To increaase awareness about the importance of trees and how these need to be incorporated into developments as much as possible.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Keen traveler and coffee connoisseur! Fun Fact – I have a tattoo of the “Wilson” volleyball (not football!) from Castaway!

Thomas Bellis

Assistant Ecologist

thomas.bellis@tylergrange.co.uk

Thomas Bellis

When did you start TG?

14/03/2022

Where did you join TG from?

Aspect Ecology.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Offer advice to clients. Writing ecological reports. Conducting surveys.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Movies, Reading, Running.

Aaron McFarland

Ecological Consultant

aaron.mcfarland@tylergrange.co.uk

Aaron McFarland

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Bethany Phythian

Ecological Consultant

bethany.phythian@tylergrange.co.uk

Bethany Phythian

When did you start TG?

21/3/2022

Where did you join TG from?

Biora Group Ltd

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Ecologist but invested most in bats, badgers and interested in botany

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Sustainability and promoting biodiversity, and making it accessible to all.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Hot pilates and yoga, fostering cats, going to music festivals, foraging food, planting stuff! Also hula hooping!

Amy Barley

Graduate Landscape Consultant

amy.barley@tylergrange.co.uk

Amy Barley

When did you start TG?

20/9/2021

Where did you join TG from?

University.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Landscape assessment, Site appraisal, Graphics support.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Nature and People. Supporting local businesses, several environmental initiatives, Volunteering at Sue Ryder Hospice.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Swimming at the Lido, Netball, Reading fiction, Harry Potter, Walking Milo the dog, Spending time with my family and siblings, Travelling.

Linda Grant

Finance & Hub Support

linda.grant@tylergrange.co.uk

Linda Grant

When did you start TG?

11/4/2022

Where did you join TG from?

Crocket and Jones

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Multiple Hats, Admin, Accounts , greeting visitors , booking hotels / cars

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

To help people , and do my job to the best of my ability to assist all at TG

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Travel , Music , powerlifting!

James Rogers

Salesforce Administrator

james.rogers@tylergrange.co.uk

James Rogers

When did you join TG?

24/11/2021

Where did you join TG from?

BrightGen Salesforce Consultancy Partner.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

The continuous development & improvement of Salesforce within TG.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Helping people who want to change their lives, pushing people out of their comfort zone into areas they want to grow into. I also mentor multiple people in technology in my spare time to help them achieve careers in tech.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts? 

Sailing is my main interest atm, Since Joining TG I have been fulfilling my life’s task of wanting to learn to sail, which I have done, Fun Fact I own a beautiful Coaster 33 sailboat, which I intend to sail as far around the world as my skills and courage will allow me

Vicky King-Cline

Assistant Ecologist

vicky.king-cline@tylergrange.co.uk

Vicky King-Cline

When did you start TG?

17/3/2022

Where did you join TG from?

I joined TG after studying for a Master’s in Ecology, Management and Restoration of the Natural Environment in Barcelona.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

As an Assistant Ecologist, I undertake ecological assessments – including habitat and protected species surveys – to inform land-use change, typically requiring planning applications. The role involves consultation with clients, planners and design teams to ensure projects are in line with local and national policy and legislation, as well as devising appropriate strategies to promote a positive outcome for biodiversity.

My favourite protected species surveys are the great crested newt surveys (despite the late nights and often very early starts!)

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Like most ecologists I spend a lot of time outdoors – hiking, volunteering at a botanical garden, carrying out bat box checks with my local bat group and most recently I have started caving at the weekends to help undertake hibernation roost counts!

I also play piano, go to ballet class and speak Spanish and Catalan.

Will Wells

Ecological Consultant

william.wells@tylergrange.co.uk

Will Wells

When did you start TG?

16/3/2022

Where did you join TG from?

University after a short stint working in hospitality.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Support other members of the team with reporting and assist with plan production. I am also PM of several of my own projects and work on many different aspects of these. I am also trained to carry out river condition assessments as part of a BNG assessment.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I am driven to leave the environment better than when I found it and I am honest and loyal, both of which are very important to me. I am a strong supporter of men’s mental health and regularly participate in Movember.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I am a keen fan of England rugby and love music across most genres. I also lived in Singapore for 5 years when I was younger.

Lanie Bett

Arboricultural Coordinator

lanie.bett@tylergrange.co.uk

Lanie Bett

When did you start TG?

18/10/2021

Where did you join TG from?

DSM Contract Lifting Services Ltd

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Autocad Technician and Arb Coordinator.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I love travelling, singing karaoke and most especially being able to spend time with my family back home (Philippines).

Trix Williams

Events and Marketing Support

trix.williams@tylergrange.co.uk

Trix Williams

When did you join TG?

11/10/2021

Where did you join TG from?

University, I studied Events Management and then later did a PGCE in Primary Education.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

My main purpose at TG is to support The Tribe, make sure our Manchester & London office is an incredible place to work, and to plan all of our Events and support with our marketing.

What drives you? What are your values? 

I am driven mainly by our values at TG, they really do resonate with me inside work and outside of work too! I live my life upon honesty and love how everyone at TG can be open with each other, it makes work a really cool place to be.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts? 

I absolutely love Food & Drink! Trying out every single restaurant in Manchester takes up a lot of my free time. I also really enjoy holidays, festivals and making good memories with my best mates.

Fun Fact: I have a seriously cute cat called Nigel; I actually got him off another Tribe member, shout out to Beth!

Harry Du Bois-Jones

Ecological Consultant

harry.dubois-jones@tylergrange.co.uk

Harry Du Bois-Jones

When did you start TG?

11/10/2021

Where did you join TG from?

BWB Consulting

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

To deliver ecology solutions on a range of projects from individual homeowner developments to large scale housing allocations, always balancing the needs of the client with the needs of habitats, species, and the legislation which protects them.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I am driven by a generational sense of responsibility to not only protect our environment, but also to restore natural habitats where they have become depleted, and support protected species where they are in decline. I believe that built development is necessary, and can be an opportunity to enhance biodiversity, rather than be an enemy of conservation.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun fact?

Outside of work, I am a member of my local bat group, and regularly partake in citizen science activities, such as roost monitoring. I also like to keep active and love the outdoors (very handy for an ecologist), and can be found either running, hiking, cycling, or even caving during my free time.

 

Joe Small

Ecological Consultant

joe.small@tylergrange.co.uk

Joe Small

Eppie Cecil-Wright

Landscape Consultant

eppie.cecil-wright@tylergrange.co.uk

Eppie Cecil-Wright

When did you start TG?

10/7/2021

Where did you join TG from?

Manning Fine Art

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

I assist in graphic and written site analysis, report production and landscape strategies.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Preserving and enhancing landscape character, sense of place and green infrastructure.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun fact?

Life drawing, dance and more true crime than could possibly be healthy!

Nick Bell

Senior Ecology Consultant

nick.bell@tylergrange.co.uk

Nick Bell

When did you start TG?

25/04/2021

Where did you join TG from?

SLR Consultancy.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Assessing our clients sites for protected and notable species, to help design development schemes in line with policy and identifying opportunities for biodiversity enhancement; specialising in bird surveys and mitigation.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Climbing, snowboarding, hiking, running – anything in the mountains!

Jessica Whittaker

Ecological Consultant

jessica.whittaker@tylergrange.co.uk

Jessica Whittaker

when did you start TG?

3/1/2021

Where did you join TG from?

Sainsburys.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

My main purpose is to be a Project Manager and Surveyor for ecological phases of developments. I am also part of the Social team (reviewing ecological social content for our socials), Sales team (meeting with clients and stakeholders, encouraging others to engage with their clients and discussing how to get the sales strategy incorporated into the work of the wider team) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) team. I am beginning to train on River MoRPh surveys so I can fully complete BNG assessments for the company.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Honesty, Kindness and Supporting Others are my personal values. In keeping with this I go into local schools (I have a lot of teacher friends) and do presentations on what careers you can have with Biology degrees outside of medicine. I didn’t know any of this until I had gone to university already and definitely would have been quicker at getting into this career if I had known at 15/16.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I love going to concerts and festivals, this year is Glastonbury so very excited for this one. Music wise I am into everything and know the words to most songs… even if I am tone deaf, if I put my music on shuffle it will go from country to drum and bass to 70s disco. I read way too much fantasy for me to be able to give recommendations to my friends who aren’t into it even though I am known as the reader of the group. I also love going on what I call hikes but are most likely just slightly longer walks to most people, even better when they are in foreign countries, my favorite is the States.

Hazel Murrells

Ecology Associate

hazel.murrells@tylergrange.co.uk

Hazel Murrells

When did you start TG?

11/04/2016

Where did you join TG from?

Ecus Ltd.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

I am the Team and Operations Lead for the South West Ecology Team covering the Cotswolds, Bristol and Exeter. I am responsible for team management, financial analysis and reporting and I also act as Project Director on numerous projects across a range of sectors, supporting more junior staff across the business in their role as Project Managers. I am a competent and proficient ecologist with over 15 years of experience in the environmental sector and whilst I do not have a specialism as such, I excel at project management and organisation, and I also have a soft spot for great crested newts!

What Drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside TG?

I am driven by wanting to do what is right for our environment and to make the world a better place for my children. I would love my little boys to grow up into a flourishing natural environment without all the worries that we have today, and I believe that we all have a part to play to make this a reality. I hope that I am contributing to this ideal through both my work and by bringing my children up to understand how important the natural environment is and how it is essential to understand, protect and appreciate it. Outside of TG, I volunteer with the Gloucestershire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership – their aim is to gather and understand feedback and experiences from women, birthing people and their families who are currently or have recently used maternity, neonatal and health visiting services in Gloucestershire, something that is close to my heart having had two babies in Gloucestershire in the last four years.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I love hiking, swimming, running and reading a good book (Terry Pratchett is my absolute favourite – I have read every book at least five times!); however, these all take a backseat to raising my two gorgeous little boys at the moment so you will often find me scrabbling round on the floor helping to build boats and submarines out of megablocks or being chased round the dining room table by my eldest (aka Spiderman!)

Tristan Loughrey

Ecological Consultant

t.loughrey-robinson@tylergrange.co.uk

Tristan Loughrey

When did you start TG?

1/3/2021

Where did you join TG from?

Aberystwyth University

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Delivering project work, client care and HSE.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Honesty and enjoyment!

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I love rugby and a great pint. Fun Fact: I have lived at either end of the UK!

Joseph Dance

Regional Ecology Director

joseph.dance@tylergrange.co.uk

Joseph Dance

When did you join TG?

1/5/2018

Where did you join TG from?

RPS

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Ecology team lead for the North and BNG/bird specialist

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I don’t want work to feel like work! I want to create a fun environment to work in where everyone feels empowered to make decisions and grow.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts? 

I love birds and spending time with my little boy showing him the wonders of the natural world no matter how small!

Mari Jones

Ecological Consultant

mari.jones@tylergrange.co.uk

Mari Jones

When did you start TG?

31/03/2021

Where did you join TG from?

University.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

General ecologist, enjoy surveys and project management.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Enjoy running, climbing.

Jack Jewell

Landscape and Arboriculture Director

j.jewell@tylergrange.co.uk

Jack Jewell

When did you start TG?

27/09/2010

Where did you join TG from?

University.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

I undertake technical work, including Expert Witness, jointly for our landscape and arboriculture disciplines. I also partake in strategy planning for the business and am a member of our sales team.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I love seeing people progress and do well so providing opportunities for others is a big driver. I love being busy and achieving work we can be proud of.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I love all music, I’m an avid runner and enjoy most sports namely football, tennis, F1 and snooker whilst trying, and failing, to understand rugby.

Charlie Woods

Ecology Coordinator

charlie.woods@tylergrange.co.uk

Charlie Woods

When did you join TG?

15/03/2021

Where did you join TG from?

The Paperback Shop

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

I am an Inbox Warrior (as Jon Berry calls me). I am there to provide administrative support to the team where required, that can range from formatting documents for consultants, providing salesforce support to Invoicing.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts? 

I love camping (mostly in the summer!) and taking photos, creating Personal Photo Albums and Memories is a favourite of mine. I am also a big lover of animals, but if you put a spider in front of me though I will dislike you for life! Sorry, not sorry.

Dale Mortiboys

Ecology Associate

dale.mortiboys@tylergrange.co.uk

Dale Mortiboys

When did you start TG?

1/4/2021

Where did you join TG from?

I joined from another ecology company. Before that I had worked in NZ for a few years. Before that I had spent many a year working in the UK and spending time in various jungles looking at frogs and snakes.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

To support the team on technical matters and train the TG team for field surveys and technical difficulties. I have NE licenses for bats, badger and GCN and also specialise in water vole and otter.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Being of benefit to the natural environment. To inspire a deeper connection to nature amongst my colleagues and clients.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I am a bit of a book geek so spend a lot of time reading, wildlife tracking, various bushcrafty things. I like to spend as much time as possible in the hills hiking, camping and mountain biking. I tinker with playing bass and listening to music when inside the house.

Wendy Lancaster

Landscape Director

wendy.lancaster@tylergrange.co.uk

Wendy Lancaster

When did you start TG?

2/8/2021

Where did you join TG from?

Barton Willmore.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

To support a thriving, happy and technically excellent landscape team, driving business and ensuring clients know we are a honest and pragmatic consultancy who are also great people to work with.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I love helping people become the best version of themselves they can be, helping them to develop technically and understand our industry. Honesty is the most important of the values to me. I believe our role as a consultant is to help the client understand the risks and opportunities presented by their sites so they and their masterplanning team can make informed decisions, and doing it in the most efficient way.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I love playing in the garden and DIY and I’m always happy when I’m making a mess. I grew up sailing so any chance to get on the water is good for my soul, although I love skiing and am currently learning to ride. In the winter I love watching the rugby, I’m from Dublin originally and have been an Ireland fan since I was a little girl. In the summers I do historic re-enactment, camping with my friends and sometimes visiting Europe for events there. Every four years I go to an event in Germany so I’ve been learning German. I love 70s rock, sci fi and action movies but am especially partial to Ru Paul’s Drag Race.

Simon Ursell

Chair

simon.ursell@tylergrange.co.uk

Simon Ursell

When did you start TG?

1/06/2010

Where did you join TG from?

Waterman Group plc.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

As Chair of Tyler Grange my role is to provide support and guidance to the board of directors and to represent the shareholders of Tyler Grange.

I also provide business and strategic support to TG and the tribe in rider to help us become the very best we can be.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I am driven by helping others to achieve their ambitions, I am an advocate of social mobility as the only route to solve environmental challenges.

A board advisory to ambitious businesses that want to get bigger and do more.

A mentor and board advisor to Mindful Peak Performance, a mindfulness organisation that helps young people.

Co-host of the Bouncebackability Podcast.

Columnist in the Business Matters Magazine – The Uk’s Leading Business Magazine.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Apart from pointing at things, and wanting to promote peace and love in the world, I play golf, coach rugby, practice mindfulness, and am a mental health advocate.  I also have a big appetite for reading and learning about new things, especially where they relate to helping people find their way in life.

I am happiest when laughing out loud with friends and family.

 

Rob Revolta

Ecology Associate

rob.revolta@tylergrange.co.uk

Rob Revolta

When did you start TG?

16/2/2015

Where did you join TG from?

Ecology Solutions

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Ecology – wear multiple hats – provide technical advice, Project Director, Project Manager, lead Exeter ecology team, mentor.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Making a positive difference even if small, providing a good service, honesty, caring.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun fact?

Sport, music, reading.

Rebecca Freeman

Senior Ecology Consultant

rebecca.freeman@tylergrange.co.uk

Rebecca Freeman

When did you start TG?

11/4/2018

Where did you join TG from?

A mobile zoo, but also Germany and prior to that South Africa.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Ecology project manager.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I do humanitarian aid trips to Ukraine as frequently as I am able to.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun fact?

I enjoy wildlife photography, crawling over rocks and through scrub to get that perfect shot.

Paul Webb

Senior Ecology Consultant

p.webb@tylergrange.co.uk

Paul Webb

When did you start TG?

13/3/2014

Where did you join TG from?

Had finished a seasonal contract with Penny Anderson a few months prior.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Providing ecological advice and project management of Tyler Grange projects. I have good knowledge of general ecology issues which clients require, but more significant experience and ability to undertake bird surveys, bat sound analysis protected species licencing, particularly GCN.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Doing a good job, both for the clients in finding pragmatic approaches to achieve planning/deal with legal compliance issues. Making colleagues lives more enjoyable at work, encouraging caring enjoyment and belonging where ever i can, those are the values i most align to where possible. Have started the TG Badminton club…first rule of badminton club…

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun fact?

Keen guitar player – primarily rock and blues based. Love horror, fantasy, sci-fi, true crime, historical and comedy based media….so most things.

Kevin Beck

Resilience Consultant

kevin.beck@tylergrange.co.uk

Kevin Beck

Kay Geoghegan

Quality, Data & B-Corp Lead

kay.geoghegan@tylergrange.co.uk

Kay Geoghegan

When did you start TG?

13/11/2017

Where did you join TG from?

Arboricultural Association  |  The NHS  |  C&G chief office

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

I project manage our B Corp certification (B Impact Assessment), leading on greenhouse gas reporting, sustainable development goals accreditation (SDG Action Manager), impact report collation, policy alignments and industrial benchmarking.  I run the Decarbonisation Team, who help us align to environmental and social governance, implement and monitor agreed KPIs, propose near and long-term reduction strategies for net zero, and upskill and inform the wider team.

I lead on business Accreditations, Certifications and Frameworks, implementing change and achieving the highest scores and milestones.  Drawing on Agile and Prince2 principles, and decades of executive assistance, I am renowned for my exceptional organizational skills, knowledge base and ability to get projects over the line.  Certified to ISO 19001:2018 and Carbon Literate, I lead on Quality and Environmental Management, running our internal and external audits.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I thrive on the ability to make a difference and embrace change, whether that’s through problem solving, improving processes, analyzing data, system builds, or project managing.  I love to learn and bring that knowledge into my many roles to support business development.

Having the opportunity to be part of the B Corp journey from the beginning and helping to incorporate that into the business has become a big passion of mine!  It’s such a great community to be a part of as well as making a positive change that contributes positively to society.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I really enjoy cooking delicious recipes and sharing good times with family and friends.  For downtime, I play puzzle adventure games, my favourites are Artifex Mundi or Domini.  I also love all things Harry Potter and short, country doggie walks (preferably that end at a pub!).  I spent most of my adult life practicing martial arts and enjoy archery, I think the influence of growing up watching legends like Bruce Lee and James Bond inspired me as a child, haha!

Julian Arthur

Technical Director

j.arthur@tylergrange.co.uk

Julian Arthur

When did you start TG?

1/1/2010

Where did you join TG from?

Waterman Group

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Technical Director – I work in the TG engine room, where all the TG talent and innovation is on show. I’m also an ecologist and expert witness, and I troubleshoot many of the trickier projects at TG.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

What gives me energy? I’m passionate about achieving and sharing good outcomes for wildlife, people and, above all, our clients. I’m really interested in great green infrastructure design and its role in delivering all of the above within new development. improving. I’ve been doing this for a while – I’m really interested now in helping and inspiring the next generation.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun fact?

I love being in the great outdoors, and being in or near water, where possible. I am a huge music fan, especially live music, and of most genres. I play bass in a covers band that is quite well known (within a 3 mile radius of my house). I love how we can help make the good times roll.

Jon Berry

Managing Director

j.berry@tylergrange.co.uk

Jon Berry

When did you start TG?

06/01/2010

Where did you join TG from?

Waterman Group.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

As Managing Director, my main responsibility relates to the performance of the business and the delivery of our overall strategy. However, beyond that more formal description, I’m very much at the heart of our business purpose, ensuring that we live our values and that we explore new ideas, innovations and collaborations. As a chartered landscape architect and qualified arboricultural consultant with over 25 years’ experience, you’ll also see my continued role as an expert witness, taking complex and challenging projects through the appeal process.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I’m definitely a ‘glass half full’ sort of person. Hugely motivated by actions, ideas and other people’s passion for things. An optimist, with a playful desire to make the world a better place. Linked to our 4-day week commitments and as a certified B Corp, I enjoy engaging with B Lab UK and the Better Business Network. I’m also involved with ELBA (East London Business Alliance), and I volunteer regularly for Park Run alongside Farms for City Children. I am also curating my own ‘Kindness Project’, exploring and documenting random acts of kindness.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I’m a huge music fan and collector of vinyl records. From funk and soul, to indie and electronica, you’ll often find me seeking out the next live concert or spending hours searching the record racks in shops around the UK. I also enjoy walking, and spend lots of my Friday’s out with Freshwalks (https://www.freshwalks.co.uk), where we inevitably end up an amazing country pub.

John Moorcroft

Ecology Associate

j.moorcroft@tylergrange.co.uk

John Moorcroft

Jamie Pratt

Technical Director & Arboricultural Lead

jamie.pratt@tylergrange.co.uk

Jamie Pratt

James Harmer

Finance Director

james.harmer@tylergrange.co.uk

James Harmer

When did you start TG?

20/5/2019

Where did you join TG from?

Environment Agency

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

I need to ensure that the business has enough cash and makes enough profit to grow and thrive and build a happy tribe.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

A thriving TG. A happy business means a happy life for me and more time to have fun in and outside of work! I support our local cricket club by being secretary and help with coaching the junior section.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun fact?

Sport Sport Sport! Love playing, attending and watching! Keen Golfer and Cricketer, supporter of The Owls and Yorkshire CCC. Love walking with my wife Jo and Dog Daisy!

Helen Brittain

Company Secretary & HR Lead

helen.brittain@tylergrange.co.uk

Helen Brittain

When did you join TG?

2/9/2015

Where did you join TG from?

The Environmental Dimension Partnership

What is the main purpose of your role?

HR & Supporting the Board

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I am driven by a desire to increase understanding. My values are Honesty, Caring for others and Adaptability. I’m a Samaritan too!

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun Facts?

Interests – Champagne, Gardening, Cooking, my dog Max.

Fun facts – my maiden name was H G Wells, and I arrived at my wedding in Wellies. Favourite film – Top Gun, love Jack Reacher books and Phillipa Gregory.

 

Harry Madeley

People, Places & Purpose Lead

harry.madeley@tylergrange.co.uk

Harry Madeley

When did you start TG?

22/4/2014

Where did you join TG from?

After A levels I studied Art & Design at college before pursuing Landscape Architecture at university… before deciding instead to pursue Architecture at a different university… before realising I didn’t want to become an Architect either! I then spent three years building swimming pools, all over the country before joining TG.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

My role is split into three key themes.

  • People; ensuring that those working for TG, or those we collaborate with, have the best possible experience;
  • Places; providing exceptional places for our team to work in and;
  • Purpose; challenging us to do better and sharing our story with the world.

My role touches on all aspects of the business!

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I have been part of Tyler Grange for over ten years; helping to shape what it has become. I have supported Tyler Grange through thick and thin, and the company has done the same for me. Our stories are intertwined and we continue to learn from each other and grow together. I am passionate about the hard working, wonderful, creative people that make TG what it is.

I want them to have a positive, challenging and rewarding experience for as long as we’re the right fit for each other.

Listening to each other is everything.

My values closely align with the company’s and I’m increasingly driven to explore what ‘business as a force for good’ looks like, collaborating with the B Corp and purpose driven business communities in addition to supporting charities such as Farms For City Children.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun fact?

I’m obsessed with food, cooking in particular and especially for a crowd. I’m at my happiest whilst cooking over fire, music playing and surrounded by friends and family. A keen sourdough baker and occasional teacher (with a single published recipe no less!).

I love to create things with my hands, building and gardening projects occupy my mind in the wee hours.

I’m a lucky husband to Jenna and father to Eva, my mischievous little sous chef – we live in The Cotswolds and were lucky enough to build our modest house in the town we grew up in.

One day I plan to convert a camper van and spend long summers having adventures. P.S. I love books, and buy them faster than I can read them! Always looking for recommendations…

Georgina Lees

Senior Landscape Consultant

georgina.lees@tylergrange.co.uk

Georgina Lees

Eleanor Walker

Finance Lead

eleanor.walker@tylergrange.co.uk

Eleanor Walker

David Paton

Ecological Consultant

david.paton@tylergrange.co.uk

David Paton

When did you start TG?

6/4/2020

Where did you join TG from?

Bangor University

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

To conduct ecological surveys, liaise with clients and produce reports. Specialisms include tree climbing bat surveys, and great crested newts.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I am driven by improving myself, and enjoyment in the work that I’m doing.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Keen rock climber and mountaineer, qualified snowboard instructor, and enjoy a range of additional extreme sports (e.g. surfing, kayaking, wakeboarding etc.). I listen to a lot of rock music, favorite films are the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Conor Aynsley

Senior Ecology Consultant

conor.aynsley@tylergrange.co.uk

Conor Aynsley

Christian Cairns

Senior Ecology Consultant

christian.cairns@tylergrange.co.uk

Christian Cairns

When did you join TG?

3/4/2018

Where did you join TG from?

University of Reading I initally joined TG as part of a 6-month placement for my course.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

My main role as a senior ecologist is as a project manager for a range of different projects, as project director for the more junior members of the team and delivering training for other members of the team. I tend to deal with all ecological issues that might arise but have some specialisms in River MoRPh surveys, bats, great crested newts, biodiversity net gain and BREEAM.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

My hobbies include tennis, running, yoga, gaming, reading, collecting whiskey gin and books. I also have an online store selling mostly clothes and other items.

Charlotte Eva-Fenton

Ecology Associate

charlotte.eva-fenton@tylergrange.co.uk

Charlotte Eva-Fenton

Charlie Davies

Senior Landscape Consultant

charlie.davies@tylergrange.co.uk

Charlie Davies

Carly Goodman-Smith

Operations Director

c.goodman-smith@tylergrange.co.uk

Carly Goodman-Smith

When did you start TG?

14/6/2010

Where did you join TG from?

Waterman Group

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Operations Director and Ecologist.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

The TG values drive my everyday. I love mentoring and helping with the continuous improvement of our business to be better for all. I love volunteering with Farms for City Children and also sit on the south west section committee for the Chartered Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I love food – cooking and eating! – and being in the outdoors spending time with friends and family and exploring wonderful landscapes and wildlife.

Anthony Hiscocks

Senior Ecology Consultant

anthony.hiscocks@tylergrange.co.uk

Anthony Hiscocks

When did you start TG?

6/5/2014

Where did you join TG from?

University

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Senior ecologist undertaking project management and surveys for a wide range of protected species. Specialisms include Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and analysis of bat survey data.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Interests include walking, rock climbing, painting and gardening

Anneliese Walker

Client Director

a.walker@tylergrange.co.uk

Anneliese Walker

When did you start TG?

10/07/2013

Where did you join TG from?

University of Gloucestershire (Landscape Architecture BA Hons).

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Landscape Planning.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

Mentoring (landscape institute pathway to chartership mentor for two candidates at present). Collaborative working and communication.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Aerial hoop training, walking the dog,

Angelina Riley

Operations Manager

angelina.riley@tylergrange.co.uk

Angelina Riley

Andrew Nimmo

Special Operations Technician

andrew.nimmo@tylergrange.co.uk

Andrew Nimmo

When did you start TG?

4/1/2021

Where did you join TG from?

Sirius Conference and Events

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

IT and Facilities support

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

Anything tech related, phones computers etc. Rock and metal music, films. Into photography and video making particularly with a drone lately. Also attempting to learn the guitar

Amy Haddock-Sherwin

Senior Ecology Consultant

amy.haddock-sherwin@tylergrange.co.uk

Amy Haddock-Sherwin

when did you start TG?

7/3/2019

Where did you join TG from?

I had recently graduated from Cardiff University and was working in a local Pub.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

My main purpose is to consult with clients on ecological matters that might effect their development. I am able assist with all ecological matters but my specialism is birds.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

I am a keen bird watcher and active volunteer bird ringer with the BTO.

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I can often be found going for with my Cocker Spaniel Oakley, playing board games (my favourite is wingspan) or drinking espresso martini’s.

Amber Perret

Senior Ecology Consultant

amber.perrett@tylergrange.co.uk

Amber Perret

When did you start TG?

2/11/2020

Where did you join TG from?

WSP.

What is the main purpose of your role? Do you have any key specialisms?

Team lead and operations lead for London Ecology, project manager and bird-survey specialist.

What drives you? What are your values? Do you support any initiatives outside of TG?

 

What are your interests? Hobbies? Fun facts?

I love anything active or outdoorsy including surfing, cycling, camping, hiking, rock climbing and badminton. In between (or when I’m too tired!) I love seeing live comedy, reading or a bit of good TV!